When patients have chronic kidney disease, this affects the mineral balance within the body, affecting minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus and also vitamin D. Damaged kidneys cannot either eliminate an excess of these minerals, or they cannot help keep steady levels in the body.
Stress affects all
Each day, there is always something new or extraordinary to learn about the complexities and beauty of the human body. How well everything works together is a reflection of the teamwork between body, mind and spirit.
Time is of essence in addressing stroke treatment
St. Luke’s Medical Center has a highly specialized Stroke Center now referred to as a Center of Excellence. It is the only hospital in the Philippines certified by the Joint Commission International for the gold standard of healthcare in stroke.
Changing lives through direct selling
In an ambitious move to enrich lives and promote financial success and well-being, renowned inspirational speaker Francis Kong is joined…
Delivery bag checklist before giving birth
Keep the delivery bag by your house door or any accessible place so it’s easy to grab and go when the time comes.
National Mental Health Summit 2023 takes on MY Kapwa
The summit organized by the mental health service organization Mind You Philippines will be held on 22 October at the BGC Amphitheater. It is open to the public, free of charge.
Building better bones
Weight-bearing exercise, such as walking and jogging, is essential in building strong bones, even in the later years. Aim to exercise three to five days a week for 30 minutes each day.
A fitness buff’s formula to build a six-pack
‘I have been going to the gym to gain muscle. I went on a diet to lose body fat. That’s when the muscles started showing.’
How to stop worrying
Reward yourself with sleep. This is vital to your healing. The brain goes on overdrive in sleep-deprived individuals.
Fighting cavities
Another sneaky health emergency has crept into the lives of young Filipinos in a country that is struggling to recover…